E3 Harelbeke - Race Overview

Belgian Jens Keukeleire has sprinted to ninth place from a chase group at E3 Harelbeke, the second of three one-day races in his home country this week.

Ahead, Geraint Thomas (Team Sky) attacked from a late breakaway of three riders with four kilometres remaining to claim a solo victory.

After injuries and a crash at the Tour of Qatar hampered Keukeleire’s preparation, today’s performance showed the 26-year-old has raced himself back into form.

“This was Jens’ best race so far this year,” sport director Laurenzo Lapage said. “He started a little raw after the knee and crash in Qatar and then suffered a lot in Paris-Nice but I think we will see him continue to get better every day now.”